@MarkF could you explain the machanism that would cause this, specifically if the SSIDs have been split, as opposed to the standard (common SSID) band handover that the router manages based on poor signal strength on a particular band.

While I no longer use the VF router, it's ability to dynamically switch (compatible) clients between bands when signal strength on the 5GHz band didn't seem too shabby at all.

I just get a little concerned with obsession from Tech Support that "Splitting the SSIDs" is a miracle cure for everything, with little to no explaination WHY? *I do recognise that the 2.4GHz performance of the VF router is appauling, but trying to get users to shove every client that can use 5GHz onto that band, no matter how far away they are from the router is surely not the solution!

Sorry if I used your question as a vehicle to attempt to get an explanation for the "split the SSIDs" obsession, personally I'm just sitting here scratching my head as to what could cause this.

It doesn't look like a classic router fault or and environmental condition, if that were the case "classically" you'd see every device disconnect at roughly the same time. It also doesn't look like the router dynamically switching between radios based on signal strength (common scenario in tall granite town houses), and confirmed by the fact that the devices are stationary!

If you've not changed any settings on the router regards the customizing the SSIDs (such that all your devices could connect straight back up) then I'd probably be using the reset button on the router, and observe if that changes the situation and how. With out reverting to paranoia and conspiracy theories, I'm grasping at straws here!

Switch causing WiFi disconnect / reconnect issues? Is it a known problem with some or all switches?

i have a fully populated 8 port linksys switch that was simply disconnected from my last (Brightbox 2) router and plugged into the VF router... it was working perfectly previously so frankly. In my case, I'd be surprised if the switch is the problem unless the router is not up to the job. It is not something I'd want to be without either... Hive, Hue, TV, Freesat, NAS, printer etc.

Hey! Just a quick update. I separated the bands into 2 SSIDs and the disconnect issue has gone. Its a shame it has to be this way, both bands on the same wifi is much more convenient. Maybe the hub isn't as great as VF make out!

@HappyNomad, is there a possible situation where a network switch could cause this? Not specifically a network switch, but any connected network device! It's what I alluded to when I mentioned paranoia and conspiracy theories.

Frankly with the considering the other issues the VF router has; I would think (personal oppinion) some kind of conflict within the router is more likely than a device on the network deliberatly and maliciously hijacking your internal IP and MAC addresses. If someone were to be suggesting deliberate and malicious hijacking, then realistically they ought to be warning you about that fear rather than just trying to get it off a device connected to their internet service!

@HappyNomad Hey there, just a quick question have you got devices connected to the Wi-Fi on the router as well as the switch? If so have you changed the IP ranges on the 8 port switch? As this may cause disconnections if the router is getting 2 different devices asking for the same internal IP address.. Joe

Yes... I have wired devices connected through the switch and a number of WiFi devices.

The switch is not a dhcp server... it just a switch. The self same setup worked perfectly well prior to moving to VF so on the basis that everything is the precisely the same between the exchange and my kit as it always was - except for the Vodafone Router - the obvious if somewhat simplistic answer has to be the router.

The whole Vodafone thing is just not working for me... I pay for a service and I not unreasonably expect that service to work. I do not expect to be spending time repeatedly with a stalled service or trying to find solutions to problems that shouldn't be mine. That is not aimed at anyone here of course and I appreciate the help you guys are giving but after just over a month of less than satisfactory service with Vodafone I may well be looking for the way out.